Not to completely dismiss it but just be wary that I don’t know how much of it is actually fact checked. You may not be able to do this for any of em.
Better idea:
Buy pc from big box store
Return it because you can't use it without creating a windows account online
Repeat once a month at every store in town until they know you by name
Thanks for this, maybe too late as I'm a year down the line on a new laptop.
It would be great to challenge those who sell refurbished PCs also, they generally refuse to sell without a windows install. Arguing that I'm a Linux user just didn't matter, needless to say I didn't pursue this route (although it was preferred as I'm happy to run a lightweight OS, reduce E waste etc.).
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Monkey@piefed.social · 4 pts · 6d
I didn't even think of doing this.
criss_cross@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 5d
This looks like an AI generated article.
Not to completely dismiss it but just be wary that I don’t know how much of it is actually fact checked. You may not be able to do this for any of em.
lemming741@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 5d
Better idea:
Buy pc from big box store
Return it because you can't use it without creating a windows account online
Repeat once a month at every store in town until they know you by name
ComradePenguin@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 5d
Interesting. I should consider selling my pro key. Or just give it away. Any loss in profits is good
RightSideOfCrazy@feddit.uk · 2 pts · 5d
Thanks for this, maybe too late as I'm a year down the line on a new laptop. It would be great to challenge those who sell refurbished PCs also, they generally refuse to sell without a windows install. Arguing that I'm a Linux user just didn't matter, needless to say I didn't pursue this route (although it was preferred as I'm happy to run a lightweight OS, reduce E waste etc.).
admin@lemmy.my-box.dev · 2 pts · 5d
I did this too years ago, with varying levels of success.
Now I just buy Linux laptops instead - dell at work, Tuxedo computers for personal use. Less worry about supported hardware that way too.